Newmar recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bay Star, 2023 Bay Star Sport and Canyon Star motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.
What could happen
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 597R.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Bay Star 2021–2023
- Newmar Bay Star Sport 2023
- Newmar Canyon Star 2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V138000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 2, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 28, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 151
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 597R
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Newmar recall: Structure Feb 24, 2026
- Newmar recall: Equipment Apr 29, 2024
- Newmar recall: Seat belts Jul 7, 2023
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Seats Apr 11, 2022
- Newmar recall: Equipment Jul 27, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.